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FIRE

220222070002 · 07/16/2022 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NRG Energy Inc
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

Area in mine is under a severe drought. XT0's Gail King compressor station was being routinely serviced which causes the flare stack to ignite. Oil and or debris is carried up the flare stack and ignited also. This burning debris lands on the dry grass and grass fire is started. The day was windy also.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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